CHICAGO — Kenny Satterfield could not be drawing a much wider range of reviews from NBA scouts.

        If there is any consensus at this week's NBA predraft camp at the Moody Bible Institute, it's that the former University of Cincinnati point guard is — at best — on the bubble of being a first-round draft pick June 27 and that every drill, every workout, every game he plays before NBA officials, will help determine his draft status.

        There are scouts who think he will be selected in the first round because he is the second- or third-best point guard in the draft. There is one who said he would not be shocked if Satterfield went undrafted.

        “People have known him since high school and just wanted to see how he did in the NBA structure,” Van couver scout Jay Hillock said. “I don't think he's drastically hurt himself or drastically helped himself. He's about what we thought.”

        Satterfield, a McDonald's All-American coming out of Brother Rice High School in New York, decided to leave the Bearcats after just two seasons.

        He was the team's No.2 scorer and No.2 rebounder as a sophomore while being named third-team all-Conference USA.

        NBA scouts say the 6-foot-2 Satterfield needs to get stronger, prove he can defend and show he can make perimeter jump shots consistently.

        “I think Kenny has good size, and at the college level he's demonstrated some playmaking ability and scor ing,” Boston Celtics general manager Chris Wallace said. “Now, as he moves forward, the real questions are: How consistent will his outside shot become, and how quickly will he be able to mature and gain strength physically?”

        “This is a real big week for him,” Indiana Pacers scout Mel Daniels said. “If you sit down and talk to Kenny, he'll probably say that he has to work on on-the-ball defense. He'll tell you that he has to improve his perimeter game to really be effective. He's got nice point skills, but he also has to have enough offense to keep a defense honest.”

        It is a weak draft for point guards, a contrast to what's expected next year.

        Satterfield is considered among the top tier of available point guards, all of whom draw a variety of opin ions from scouts. Iowa State's Jamaal Tinsley, who did not attend the predraft camp, is expected to be the first point guard taken. Then there's Satterfield, Omar Cook (St.John's), Earl Watson (UCLA) and Tony Parker, a 19-year-old who has played the past two seasons at the top level in France.

        In early mock drafts, neither ESPN.com, sportingnews.com nor sportsillustrated.cnn.com has Satterfield being selected in the first round. Chris Monter of monterdraftnews.com has Boston taking Satterfield with the 21st pick.

        “I would've stayed in school one more year if I was Kenny, but I think his heart was set on playing in the NBA last year,” Golden State scout Ron Meikle said. “He's got to become a consistent shooter. He's got quickness and speed. He can defend. He can run a team; he's got to be more vocal running a team, but he will.

        “I think he goes somewhere high second (round), maybe late first. More likely the second. Some people really know Kenny and like him. Some wonder whether he can be a consistent outside shooter and help you. Has he shown that? No.”

        In three games in Chicago, Satterfield averaged 6.3 points on combined 5-of-18 shooting. He totaled nine rebounds, 18 assists, five steals and 13 turnovers. He missed his only two 3-point tries.

        His team was 3-0.

        By his own admission, he “played terrible” Wednesday night, hesitant to shoot the ball and finishing 0-of-4 from the field. He was more aggressive going to the basket Thursday.

        “He really hasn't stood out,” said Minnesota scout Ed Badger, a former UC coach. “I think he's trying to play the way they want him to. It's a hard format. They play five minutes, (then) they're out five minutes.”

        Since deciding to leave UC, Satterfield said, he has been in Los Angeles working out with fellow Dan Fegan clients Troy Murphy (Notre Dame), Gilbert Arenas (Arizona) and Jason Richardson (Michigan State). Former NBA player Kiki Vandeweghe has been conducting the daily sessions at UCLA that last about six hours and include shooting drills and weightlifting.

        Starting next week, Satterfield will work out for six teams, including Boston. He already has worked out for Sacramento.

        “As long as you have fun and play hard, good things will happen,” Satterfield said. “People will notice how hard you're playing. I just play the way I play. I don't try to change anything for anybody. If you don't like the way I play, then fine. If you do, then you do.”

Satterfield gets mixed reviews at draft camp

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